Why India: deep oilseed belts (mustard in Rajasthan, groundnut in Saurashtra–Gujarat, sesame in Telangana) + coconut & dairy ecosystems (Pollachi/TN, Kerala; Amul/NDDB network) give you multiple origin stories and scalable processing for cold-pressed, premium refined, and ghee lines.

Market proof (numbers buyers trust)

• Ghee & milk fats (HS 0405): India exported ~US$143 million in 2023.
  
• Groundnut (peanut) oil: US$211.5 million of crude peanut oil exports in 2023—largely to China
  
• Sesame oil: US$37.0 million exports in 2023; top buyers include the USA and UAE.
  
• Coconut oil: US$45.3 million exports in 2023; Gulf and US are key lanes.
  
• Macro context: India remains a large edible-oil importer (FY 2024/25 forecast ~16.1 MMT); import trends influence local price bands and contract timing.
  

Signature sourcing clusters (what buyers recognize)

• Mustard (kacchi ghani): Alwar–Bharatpur belt (Rajasthan)—established mustard-oil cluster.
  
• Groundnut oil: Saurashtra (Rajkot, Junagadh, Gondal)—dense oil-mill ecosystem tied to groundnut crop.
  
• Sesame oil: Northern Telangana (Nizamabad–Jagtial–Nirmal)—seed procurement & small oil units.
  
• Coconut oil (incl. VCO): Pollachi (TN) & Kerala—CDB-backed coconut clusters.
  
• Ghee: Dairy cooperative network anchored in Anand, Gujarat (Amul/GCMMF, NDDB)—export-proven plants for clarified butter.
  

What we can build for you (illustrative)

• Cold-pressed oils: mustard (kacchi ghani), groundnut, sesame, coconut; colour/FFA targets; “unrefined/no solvent” claims where allowed.
  
• Seed & nut oils (refined/premium): groundnut, sesame, sunflower*, rice-bran* (*if in scope).
  
• Ghee: cow/buffalo/bilona-style; moisture & BR/RM/Polenske to spec; premium glass/tin lines.
  

Compliance & labelling (US/EU/India) — baked-in

• India (FSSAI):
  
  • Oil standards: product-wise specs (acid value, PV, adulteration checks incl. argemone-negative).
    
  • iTFA rule: ≤2% industrial trans-fat in all foods/oils (effective Jan 1, 2022).
    
  • Fortification (optional): edible oils may carry Vitamin A (6–9.9 μg RE/g) and Vitamin D (0.11–0.16 μg/g) with the F+ logo.
    
  • Blends: “Multi-Source Edible Oil (MSEO)” labelling with mandatory front-panel declaration & “NOT TO BE SOLD LOOSE”, min font sizes as per FSSAI.
    
• Ghee standard: FSSAI parameters include BR/RM/Polenske, and (as notified) iodine & saponification ranges; we supply lot-wise COAs.
  
• EU/US:
  
  • EU 1169/2011 for nutrition, allergens emphasis, name of food; MRLs (Reg. 396/2005) for pesticide residues (relevant for cold-pressed).
    
  • US FDA 21 CFR 101 for ingredient & nutrition panels (single-ingredient oils/ghee often use simplified NFP if eligible). (We provide artwork redlines.)
    

Quality we lock before you print labels

• Cold-pressed/Refined oils: FFA (as oleic), peroxide value, anisidine (if needed), moisture/insolubles, TBA (snack applications), adulteration screens (e.g., mineral/other seed oils). Specs align to FSSAI product tables.
  
• Ghee: Moisture, BR @40°C, RM & Polenske values, iodine/saponification ranges; fatty-acid profile confirmation.
  
• Residues: pesticide panels to destination limits; PAH where applicable (wood-fired units); micro on ghee/oil as buyer policy.
  

Packaging engineered for freshness & freight

• Oils: food-grade glass/HDPE/PET with induction seals; nitrogen headspace for premium; ship-tests to ISTA.
  
• Ghee: tins & glass jars with tamper bands; ship in climate-appropriate shippers; barcode files GS1/ISO verified.
  

How IndiaUnbox delivers (end-to-end)

1. Origin mapping & mill shortlists — Alwar (mustard), Saurashtra (groundnut), Telangana (sesame), Pollachi/Kerala (coconut), and co-op dairies for ghee—plants with FSSC 22000/BRCGS or equivalent.
   
2. Specs → trials — lock FFA/PV targets, filtration level (cold-pressed), deodorization parameters (refined), and ghee organoleptics; pre-ship stability checks.
   
3. Compliance pack — FSSAI product & labelling compliance, iTFA proof, fortification files (if used), EU/US nutrition panels; COA + DoC per lot.
   
4. Cost & risk management — we benchmark to seed/oil import prints and current freight, negotiating passes when markets soften. (India’s import dependence = leverage to time contracts.)
   
5. Logistics — food-grade liners, flexitanks (bulk oils), mixed-SKU consolidation for retail lines; export docs handled.
   

Typical MOQs & lead times (guide)

• Cold-pressed oils: 3–15 MT or 3,000–10,000 packs/SKU • 35–55 days post-approval
  
• Refined seed/nut oils: 10–50 MT or 5,000–20,000 packs/SKU • 40–60 days
  
• Ghee: 3–15 MT or 3,000–10,000 jars/SKU • 35–55 days
  

Suggested stat badges for the page

• Ghee & milk fats (HS 0405): US$143M exports (2023).
  
• Crude peanut oil exports: US$211.5M (2023).
  
• Sesame oil exports: US$37.0M (2023).
  
• Coconut oil exports: US$45.3M (2023).
  
• India iTFA rule: ≤2% trans-fat in all foods/oils.
  

Bottom line: India’s oil & dairy ecosystems let you launch authentic cold-pressed oils, refined seed/nut oils, and premium ghee—with tested specs, clean labels, and reliable supply. IndiaUnbox stitches the right clusters together—spec → audited plants → compliance → packaging → logistics—so your line lands on-brand, on-time, on-cost.